McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
La Piedad Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. La Piedad Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
La Piedad Cemetery. . This burial ground, which predates McAllen, likely began as a small ranch cemetery in the 1800s. The earliest known burial here, in 1895, is of Gertrudis Cavazos. Most of the property was deeded by the Arnold family; other portions were acquired from the city of McAllen. Those interred here include veterans of military conflicts dating to World War I and veterans of foreign armies. The cemetery features religious iconography, Masonic grave markers and Woodman of the World markers. The burial ground is cared for by the Association del Cementerio La Piedad, which incorporated in 1930, but organized earlier. Today, La Piedad Cemetery continues to serve the residents of McAllen.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005
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This burial ground, which predates McAllen, likely began as a small ranch cemetery in the 1800s. The earliest known burial here, in 1895, is of Gertrudis Cavazos. Most of the property was deeded by the Arnold family; other portions were acquired from the city of McAllen. Those interred here include veterans of military conflicts dating to World War I and veterans of foreign armies. The cemetery features religious iconography, Masonic grave markers and Woodman of the World markers. The burial ground is cared for by the Association del Cementerio La Piedad, which incorporated in 1930, but organized earlier. Today, La Piedad Cemetery continues to serve the residents of McAllen.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15869.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 26° 10.989′ N, 98° 14.519′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wichita Avenue and Bicentennial Blvd. The marker is located on eastern section of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 Wichita Avenue, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 191 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
